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Danilo Di Luca is ‘an idiot’
Danilo Di Luca is facing a lifetime ban from cycling after testing positive for EPO. The 37-year-old Italian, who has already served a ban for blood-boosting at the 2009 Giro d’Italia, failed an out-of-competition test (which was taken on April … Continue reading
Giro d’Italia Stage 19 Cancelled
Whilst today’s Stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia (Ponte di Legno to Val Martello) had initially been shortened – avoiding the races highest points, including the climb of the 2,783m Passo del Stelvio – due to bad weather, it has … Continue reading
Giro d’Italia Roads Closed
Today’s Stage 19 (Ponte di Legno to Val Martello) of the Giro d’Italia is to be rerouted due to adverse weather conditions. Originally set at 160km and taking in the Passo Gavia and Passo del Stelvio – at 2,783m the … Continue reading
The Man Who Lived on His Bike
Have you ever wondered how you fry an egg whilst riding a bike? Or play an instrument, send an email, flirt… None of these things, of course, are to be recommended for safety reasons (apart, perhaps, from flirt) but for … Continue reading
Manchester to Liverpool – May 26
Now in its eighth year and voted number five in The Independent’s 10 Best Cycling Events for 2012, the Manchester to Liverpool ride is quickly becoming something of an institution. Starting at the Salford Watersports Centre, Salford Quays (Map here) … Continue reading